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The first permanent residents of Central Otago came looking for grazing land but some found gold instead. Keeping new discoveries a secret as long as possible was key to maximizing profits for early prospectors. Although many stories have been lost with time some survive. This wine is a tribute to those early pioneers whose endeavors helped shape the region we know today.